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Personal Travel Planner — Full-Time | Remote | Sales Role
Luxury Travel Agency · Albuquerque, NM
Hourly Commission (Commission is the primary earning driver)
About the Role
We are a full-service luxury travel agency headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, seeking highly motivated sales professionals to join our remote team. As a Personal Travel Planner, you will sell premium travel experiences to discerning clients — from ocean and river cruises to escorted tours and all-inclusive resorts.
Schedule is negotiable; however, we are actively seeking Tuesday through Saturday applicants.
Monthly Goals & Incentives: Sales goals are assigned each month. Planners who exceed their monthly goal earn additional incentive pay on top of their standard commission — the sky is the limit for top performers.
First-Year Income Support: A bi-weekly income subsidy is provided during your first full year as you build your client base and commission income.
Please note: This position requires attendance at 2 mandatory in-person retreats per year — one held in Albuquerque, NM and one at a rotating location elsewhere in the USA.
What You'll Sell
• Ocean cruises
• River cruises
• Escorted tours
• All-inclusive resorts
• Airfare, hotel accommodations, transfer and car services (in conjunction with vacation packages)
Responsibilities
• Sell luxury travel experiences to discerning clients with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Book airfare, hotels, transfers, and car services to complement vacation packages
• Meet assigned monthly sales goals and strive to exceed them to earn additional incentive pay
• Manage a high volume of client inquiries efficiently and effectively
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent follow-up and personalized service
• Collaborate with team members in a supportive, high-performing environment
Requirements
• Proven sales ability with a strong drive to meet and exceed goals
• Highly self-motivated with the hunger to outperform monthly targets
• Excellent follow-up skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle high volume with grace and professionalism
• Strong verbal communication skills and a customer-first attitude
• A true team player who works well with others and supports a positive culture
• Dedicated home workspace with reliable high-speed Wi-Fi
• Ability to attend 2 mandatory in-person retreats per year within the USA
• Sabre GDS experience preferred but not required
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude and genuine passion for travel
Benefits
• Medical, Life & Dental insurance (we pay 65% of employee premium)
• Vision coverage available at minimal cost
• IRA with company match
• Travel benefits
• Vacation, holiday & sick pay
We're looking for motivated, passionate travel professionals who are ready to build a rewarding career in luxury travel. If you have the drive to succeed and the heart of a traveler, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!